So BoaztookRuth,and she becamehis wife,and he wentin to her. And the LORDenabledher to conceive,and she gavebirthto a son.
Abrahamprayedto God,and GodhealedAbimelechand his wifeand his maids,so that they bore[children].
Isaacprayedto the LORDon behalfof his wife,becauseshe was barren;and the LORDansweredhim and Rebekahhis wifeconceived.
Now the LORDsawthat Leahwas unloved,and He openedher womb,but Rachelwas barren.
Then Jacob'sangerburnedagainst Rachel,and he said,"Am I in the placeof God,whohas withheldfrom you the fruitof the womb?"
He liftedhis eyesand sawthe womenand the children,and said,"Whoare thesewith you?" So he said,"The childrenwhomGodhas graciouslygivenyour servant."
He makes the barrenwomanabidein the house[As] a joyfulmotherof children.Praisethe LORD!
Behold,childrenare a giftof the LORD,The fruitof the wombis a reward.
"Now,my daughter,do not fear.I will dofor you whateveryou ask,for allmy peoplein the cityknowthat you are a womanof excellence.
"Moreover, may your housebe like the houseof PerezwhomTamarboreto Judah,throughthe offspringwhichthe LORDwill giveyou by thisyoungwoman."
"For thisboyI prayed,and the LORDhas givenme my petitionwhichI askedof Him.
"Those who were fullhirethemselves out for bread,But those who were hungrycease[to hunger]. Eventhe barrengivesbirthto seven,But she who has manychildrenlanguishes.
